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US Senators in Letter to Yahoo Say Late Hack Disclosure “Unacceptable”

Cyberattack, Cybersecurity, Threat Intelligence,

"A group of Democratic U.S. senators on Tuesday demanded Yahoo Inc (YHOO.O) to explain why hackers' theft of user information for half a billion accounts two years ago only came to light last week and lambasted its handling of the breach as "unacceptable," reports Dustin Volz from Washington in Reuters. more

CircleID Reporter
Sep 27, 2016
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Copper Thieves in New Brunswick Impacting Bell Aliant Customers

Access Providers, Broadband,

Bell Aliant customers in the Canadian province of New Brunswick have been experiencing repeated and prolonged disruption to their internet, home phone, and TV services due to vandalism to Bell's network. more

CircleID Reporter
Mar 24, 2023
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European Parliament Votes Down Amendments Aimed at Strengthening Network Neutrality

Following some heated debates, the European Parliament today voted down various amendments aimed at strengthening network neutrality in the new telecommunications package which has been on the agenda of the European Union for more than two years. more

CircleID Reporter
Oct 27, 2015
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U.S. Blocks Foreign-Made Routers Over Cybersecurity Fears

Cybersecurity, Internet of Things, Networks, Policy & Regulation,

America has barred imports of new foreign-made routers, citing cybersecurity risks tied to espionage and infrastructure disruption, signalling a broader push to reduce reliance on Chinese technology in critical network systems. more

CircleID Reporter
Mar 24, 2026
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Iran’s Record Internet Blackout Deepens Civilian Isolation, Fuels Humanitarian Concerns

Censorship, Internet Governance, Networks, Policy & Regulation, Privacy, Satellite Internet, VPN,

Iran’s unprecedented internet blackout, imposed after February’s strikes, has reduced connectivity to near zero, tightened state control over information, and set a global precedent for wartime digital isolation with significant humanitarian consequences. more

CircleID Reporter
Apr 06, 2026
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DNS Censorship Report Warns of Rising Domain Suspensions

Censorship, DNS, Domain Names, ICANN, Internet Governance, Law, Policy & Regulation, Registry Services,

ARTICLE 19 warns that governments are increasingly exploiting internet infrastructure to silence critics, using domain suspensions to block entire websites while regulators and registry operators debate how to balance online safety, technical abuse prevention and freedom of expression. more

CircleID Reporter
May 06, 2026
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UDRP Domain Disputes Surge on Back of Mega-Cases

Brand Protection, Domain Names, UDRP,

A surge in massive cybersquatting disputes pushed UDRP domain-name cases sharply higher in early 2026, with two complaints alone accounting for more than a quarter of all disputed domains, according to a new report released by GigaLaw. more